MP3: Typhoon On World Cafe

The 11-piece Portland band visits the WXPN studio, with lead singer and songwriter Kyle Morton back at the helm of the group. Hear the indie rock ensemble perform songs from its latest record, White Lighter.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us Source: npr.org

Sales of new cars in the U.S. were up by 14 percent last month. One reason is more consumers are getting access to car loans â€” including those with less than perfect credit.Â» E-Mail ThisÂ Â Â Â Â» Add to Del.icio.us

The English folk artist died long before his songs found a wide audience. Joe Boyd, who produced two of Drake's three albums, is releasing an album of live performances culled from a series of Nick Drake tribute concerts.Â» E-Mail ThisÂ Â Â Â Â» Add to Del.icio.us

Police in Los Angeles moved in overnight at the camp of Occupy protesters. The raid began two days after protesters were told to leave. Police also took similar action in Philadelphia.Â» E-Mail ThisÂ Â Â Â Â» Add to Del.icio.us

Produced by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, One True Vine radiates reverence while summoning a slow burn well-suited to Staples' rich, dusky voice. Then, as the album blooms into something more celebratory, joy peeks through like slivers of sunshine.Â» E-Mail ThisÂ Â Â Â Â» Add to Del.icio.us

The MTV reality show The Real World posted an ad on Craigslist earlier this week seeking Occupy Wall Street protesters as cast members. The news blog "Talking Points Memo" picked up on the posting, and called the production company to confirm. An executive there said the protest is "something that's in the zeitgeist of young people."Â» E-Mail ThisÂ Â Â Â Â» Add to Del.icio.us